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"The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it." Karl Marx
"He would, wouldn't he?" Mandy Rice-Davies. When asked in court whether she knew that Lord Astor had denied having sex with her.
“I think it would be a good idea” Ghandi, when asked about Western Civilisation.
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One of Brixton's best kept secrets in the 80s was the Hamilton Arms in Railton Road (now alas another lumpen mini-supermarket). I first met my wife in there 30 years ago and we are still together. Famous for its all night lock-ins, somewhat dodgy deals and mixed clientele, it is sadly missed by many of us who never lost faith in the town's unique, but now cheesily Claphamised, flavour. LKJ was a regular, and a charming unassuming gentleman whom I knew quite well. Once in Water Lane I was walking along when a car slowed by my side and an arm thrust out a package to me: "James, me new album".
He's not particularly well these days but can be seen strolling through Brockwell Park. I still wear on occasions my much coveted and highly collectable 'Englan' is a bitch' lapel badge.
And so it is.
Thanks for this Magda!
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You're welcome James and thank you for you interesting story. What a treat to have a little place like that all to yourselves. At least for a while. I believe there is a special place in hell for property developers.
"The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, however, is to change it." Karl Marx
"He would, wouldn't he?" Mandy Rice-Davies. When asked in court whether she knew that Lord Astor had denied having sex with her.
“I think it would be a good idea” Ghandi, when asked about Western Civilisation.
